Quick facts about the test

The Life in the UK Test is an essential step for anyone wanting to settle in the UK, or apply for British citizenship.

The objective of the British citizenship test is to ensure that applicants have a good knowledge of life in the United Kingdom and the English language. The questions in the test are in multiple choice format and cover a number of topics from local customs and traditions, to the laws and political systems that govern the country.

Life in the UK Test: Fast Facts

The test is made up of 24 multiple choice questions

Questions are chosen at random by computer

Applicants are given 45 minutes to complete the test

The pass mark is 75% (18 questions correct out of 24)

Each attempt to pass the test costs £50

The test is conducted at around 60 Life in the UK Test Centres across the UK

The pass rate in 2012 (for the previous version of the test) was 83%

The book was very helpful & the practice sessions on line helped to revise. I passed my test today.

- Danny John

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